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From CAB
The CAB service has continued to be available to respond to people’s needs during the Covid-19 crisis. We have been called on for help more than ever at this time, with an initial 300% increase in enquiries around the start of the lockdown period and a sustained increase in the weeks that have followed
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Rachel Harris
Tēnā koe,
My name is Rachel Harris and I am currently undertaking a Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University. My supervisor is Professor Christine Stephens. My research is about the experience of people in paid employment who also provide unpaid care for older adults, and their support systems (before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown in New Zealand).
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The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
Kiwis over 60 need to keep seeing their GP during lockdown because their long-term health depends on it.
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We are the Wellington Student Volunteer Army. Over the last couple of weeks, we have been supporting our neighbours-in-need all over Wellington.
Following the raising of Alert to level 3 and the lockdown to level 4 in 48hrs we recommend the following sources of information.
Govt website that covers all aspects and is updated regularly at https://covid19.govt.nz/
If you need help and are not sure who to contact use Govt helpline 0800 779 997 8am-1am 7 days a week or,
For any health related symptoms call your GP or Healthline 0800 358 5453
Some supermarkets and pharmacists may deliver items.
Take care all of you and follow recommendations on isolation where possible.
Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has developed dedicated COVID-19 information for Aged Care Providers which is now available on the Ministry’s website. The purpose of this document is to provide interim guidance on preventing the spread of COVID-19 in aged care facilities to protect both the aged care residents and workers.
The Wellington Central Grey Power Committee is actively considering issues affecting Seniors in the area. We have set up working groups to continue discussion on issues of concern to Seniors.
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As Kiwis are less and less financially prepared for retirement there is an older generation desperate to work – but nobody will hire them.
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Exploding some of the myths about ageing
Continue reading “Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin’s guide to ageing well”
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